There are many businesses for people who like working in plant or food production, providing land-based services or caring for animals. Get the essentials for planning, starting up and running your own business in our practical guides.
The automotive sector consists of large concerns such as franchised dealers and smaller businesses like repairers. Our guides will help you start up and run your own automotive business, including putting together a business plan.
Businesses like accountants and employment agencies specialise in offering services to other businesses. If you have the right training and skills, this type of business might be right for you. Check out our practical guides for help.
The construction sector includes many different businesses, from architects to window fitters. Our practical guides will help you start up and run your own construction-based business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
Consumer services
Many businesses in the services sector are low cost to set up and can even be run from home - for example working as a photographer or a window cleaner. Our easy-to-follow guides will help you to plan, start up and run your own business.
Healthcare businesses include both traditional healthcare providers and complementary therapies. Our practical guides will help you start up and run your own healthcare business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
The catering and hospitality industry includes cafés, hotels, restaurants and many more. Our in-depth guides give you all the essentials for starting up and running your own business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
The leisure industry covers a huge range of businesses, from amusement arcades to pony trekking. Our in-depth guides give you all the essentials for starting up and running your own business, including putting together a business plan.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses range from major concerns selling vast numbers of mass produced goods to small niche artisan producers. Read our in-depth practical guides to planning, starting up and running your own manufacturing business.
Retail and wholesale
There are many hundreds of thousands of retail businesses in the UK, supported by a huge network of wholesalers. Our in-depth guides will help you plan, start up and run your own retail or wholesale business.
Transport industry
You'll need the appropriate vehicle and driver licences to set up a transport business like a removals or taxi firm. Our practical guides help you start up and run your own business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
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If your books are slapdash, you could be missing big business opportunities - or failing to spot an oncoming cashflow disaster. Take control and get better visibility of your finances with these 16 expert accounting tips for small businesses.
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Don't waste precious time. Use apps to spot bottlenecks and pinch points before they happen and identify opportunities to grow. Find the right tech tools for your business with Deloitte Propel’s essential start-up checklist.
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Increase sales and get paid faster with a card payment solution. Save money on your transaction fees and find the right payment solution for your business by comparing top providers.
Missed calls means lost sales. Make sure you are always on the end of the line with an affordable business phone system. Search and compare providers and never miss a sales enquiry again.
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EmpowerRD make applying for R&D business tax credits easy. With their 100% success rate with HMRC, and uniquely low fee of 5% of claim value, they could save you thousands. Don't leave it to chance - trust the experts to handle your claim.
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Thinking of starting a business? It could be the best thing you ever did. Download our free step-by-step guide to getting the basics right, and get an exclusive 10% off Office 365 Business Premium to start your new venture off on the right foot.
Increase sales and get paid faster with a card payment solution. Save money on your transaction fees and find the right payment solution for your business by comparing top providers.
Missed calls means lost sales. Make sure you are always on the end of the line with an affordable business phone system. Search and compare providers and never miss a sales enquiry again.
If your books are slapdash, you could be missing big business opportunities - or failing to spot an oncoming cashflow disaster. Take control and get better visibility of your finances with these 16 expert accounting tips for small businesses.
Tax is changing. Making Tax Digital will change to how you file and report tax - starting with VAT from this April. Make sure you understand the changes and how you can comply with our fantastic new MTD Hub.
Make your international business payments with Azimo Business - up to 75% cheaper than the banks. Fully FCA authorised and HMRC regulated, so your money is always protected. Sign up today and get five fee-free overseas transfers.
Powerful and simple accounting software. Built around you. Making Tax Digital ready software with unlimited invoicing and award winning support. Everything you need in one simple subscription with no add-on costs.
monday.com is a visual collaboration tool your team will actually enjoy using. It makes it easy for everyone to collaborate, focus on what's important, and get more done. Sign up now for your 14-day free trial and 10% off all payment plans.
Sage Business Cloud takes the hassle out of managing your business. From freelancer to small business, there's a solution to help you lock down your numbers like a finance pro. Enjoy a 90-day free trial, or get 50% off for three months.
Funding Options helps small businesses find the right funding, from more than 50 of the UK's leading lenders. Whether you need £1,000 or £10 million, to fund growth, bridge a gap or just stay in the game, they can find the best deal for you.
EmpowerRD make applying for R&D business tax credits easy. With their 100% success rate with HMRC, and uniquely low fee of 5% of claim value, they could save you thousands. Don't leave it to chance - trust the experts to handle your claim.
Don't waste precious time. Use apps to spot bottlenecks and pinch points before they happen and identify opportunities to grow. Find the right tech tools for your business with Deloitte Propel’s essential start-up checklist.
Build a beautiful online shop with BigCommerce. Drive traffic, convert visitors and seamlessly sell across multiple channels with their revolutionary ecommerce platform. Try for free for 15 days, and if you love it, you'll get 10% off an annual plan (T&Cs apply).
Yell's Starter Pack includes its most popular digital products, designed for small businesses. For just £20 a month (T&Cs apply), you'll get everything you need to start promoting your business online, including a mobile-friendly website.
Reach out to BusinessesForSale.com's 1.2 million monthly visitors, and find the right buyer for your business. Test the waters with a free, no-obligation trial - if you like what you see, simply upgrade to a paid package to contact your buyers.
Send an invoice, check your cash flow, stay on top of your tax. Take care of your business wherever you are with FreeAgent. Voted the UK's #1 accounting software for small businesses. Get your 30-day free trial.
Are legal documents costing you a fortune? Simply-Docs offer a trusted, affordable and simple alternative with hundreds of ready-to-use templates, forms and guides. Save £5 and buy the package for just £30 with our exclusive discount code SLD7948.S.
The Deloitte Propel Business Insights Dashboard seamlessly integrates with your business bank account and accounting software to bring your financial data into one place. Sign up to a two-month free trial followed by a discounted monthly cost of £20 and you will also get 10% off accounting and compliance services.
Find candidates cost-effectively. Indeed is the number one job site worldwide, with more than 200 million visitors per month looking for jobs with businesses like yours. Sign up today and get a £50 credit towards your first sponsored job post.
There are many good reasons to sell overseas, while buying products and services from other countries can reduce your costs significantly. But there are challenges to negotiate – especially when it comes to payments. Our new guide offers free tips.
Want to lower your tax bill? GoSimpleTax is the easy way to submit your tax return - it guides you through step by step, suggesting where savings could be made. It's HMRC recognised, jargon-free and intuitive. Get 15% off Gold with code DONUTS18.
Music can boost staff morale, increase productivity and improve your customer experience… and turn your salon into a soundstage or your shop floor into a fiesta! Cover your business’s music usage for the whole year from as little as £0.74p a day with TheMusicLicence.
Create your own beautiful, mobile-ready portfolio website with Pixpa's easy, drag-and-drop website builder. Get all the features and tools you need to grow your creative business. Get your 15-day free trial and save 10% on your first year.
